Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
General Standards of Conduct
As students of Lewis University, club sport
members have an obligation to conduct themselves and their organization
in a manner compatible
with the University’s philosophy and function as an educational institution.
Members of club sports are expected to act in
a mature and responsible manner both on and off campus and especially
while participating in club activities. It is the responsibility
of
all club members to not engage in any actions that could result
in harm to Lewis’ reputation.
Inappropriate conduct or actions while participating in any club sport related
activity could jeopardize the club’s continued status as a recognized
Club Sport. Furthermore, club members who participate in any activity which
violates University policies, the guidelines
of any appropriate national governing body, or federal, state or local
law will be subject to disciplinary action by the University and/or appropriate
legal authorities.
Member & Officer Expectations
Here are some examples of the specific basic expectations related to participating in a club sport:
Members Expectations:
- Abide by all policies, rules, and procedures established by Lewis University and Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness.
- Have a signed Liability Waiver on file with the Director’s Office prior to any participation with the club;
- Present Lewis IDs when entering facilities coordinated by Campus Recreation;
- Be courteous to and respectful of all staff, club sport participants, fans, and members;
- Demonstrate positive role modeling and sportsmanship.
- Each participant is responsible for knowing his or her own physical limitations and restrictions and for taking personal responsibility to limit his or her participation to be within the bounds of those limitations and restrictions. Participants are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of a physician prior to participating in a club sports program.
Officer Expectations:
- Be familiar with the information presented in this Handbook and share and enforce the policies with club members, participants, and coaches/instructors;
- Use initiative and good judgment when handling club matters;
- Develop a club constitution containing information that is applicable and unique to the club;
- Maintain good communication with Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness.
- Turn in all forms, as required, to the Director. All forms can be found in the "Downloads" section.
- Ensure that an updated copy of the club’s constitution is on file with the Director’s Office
- Submit all forms and paperwork complete and on-time, including travel rosters, facility reservation requests, etc.
- Prepare and submit accident/incident reports completely and in a timely manner.
- Attend all mandatory club meetings (one in the fall and one in the spring). It is recommended that 2 officers attend.
- Meet with the Director of Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness at least once per month.
- Hold regular club meetings to discuss any and all necessary club business with the membership.
- Meet all established deadlines as required.
Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Lewis community members owe it to themselves and others to make educated decisions about their use or distribution of alcohol and other drugs. The university respects and adheres to state laws governing the sale, use, possession and transportation of alcohol and/or other drugs.
When student organizations sponsor off campus events at which alcoholic beverages are sold and/or offered for consumption, the organization and its officers shall be solely responsible for the conduct of such affairs in accord with civil law and university policies, including the alcohol policy (for further information, see Lewis University Student Handbook).
HAZING
“Hazing” is frequently defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in concert with other persons, against another student, and in which both of the following apply:
- the act was committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in any organization that is affiliated with the university.
- the act contributes to a substantial risk of potential physical injury, mental harm, or degradation or causes physical injury, mental harm or personal degradation.
Hazing includes, but is not limited to,
- paddling in any form,
- physical or psychological shocks,
- late work sessions that interfere with scholastic activities,
- advocating or promoting alcohol or substance abuse,
- tests of endurance,
- submission of members or prospective members to potentially dangerous or hazardous circumstances or activities which have a foreseeable potential for resulting in personal injury,
- any activity which by its nature may have a potential to cause mental distress, panic, human degradation, or embarrassment.
Hazing is illegal and is prohibited at Lewis University. Any solicitation to engage in hazing is prohibited. Aiding and abetting another person who is engaging in hazing is prohibited. All students, faculty, and staff must make reasonable measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy. It is not a defense to a violation that the hazing victim consented in the hazing activity.
Violations of this policy or interference in an investigation under this policy by students or student organizations are subject to sanctions.
Facebook/My Space
As with any new technolog y, Facebook, My Space, and other social networking sites have both positive and negative aspects. It is important that club officers and members understand how these publications can have possible ramifications that can impact a club and/or Lewis University. Any club that has a “club page," or club sports members that associate themselves and the university on their personal pages with a particular club, must do so in accordance with the Student Handbook of Lewis University. Also, the club member should insure that their pages do not negatively impact the image of the club or of Lewis University as a whole.
Disciplinary Procedures & Process
All Club Sports and their members and officers have an obligation to operate to follow all of the policies, procedures, and standards of conduct set forth in this Handbook, the Lewis University Student Handbook, guidelines of any appropriate national governing body, or directives otherwise articulated by Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness or Lewis University. Disciplinary action may result from failure to follow any of policy, procedure, standard of conduct, guideline, or other expectation.
Sanctions that may be applied to clubs or individuals could include:
- Loss of copying/printing privileges
- Loss of ability to reserve and use facility space for practice/competition or store/use equipment
- Denial of funding requests.
- Loss of travel authorization
- Removal of individuals causing problems
- Removal of officers, advisors, or coaches from their respective positions
- Letter to the National Governing Body removing the club from participation
- Loss of club sport status
- Individual or club probation
- Other disciplinary action by the University.
